Kansas City Chiefs hope Kevin Pierre-Louis is the answer at linebacker – AFC West – Kansas City Chiefs News

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have five inside linebackers who have started games for them in the past two seasons. But, not counting the presence of veteran Derrick Johnson, they’re still searching for help at those positions.

“We like him as a linebacker,” coach Andy Reid said. “If he can help us on special teams, that’s OK, too. We want to keep building the depth at that position, the competition.

“He’s done special teams. When he’s had opportunities to play [defense], he’s done well. They’ve got a strong linebacker corps [in Seattle]. I think this gives us some depth, or at least an opportunity to. Let’s see how he does. We liked him coming out [of college]. We look forward to getting him in here.”

Pierre-Louis hasn’t practiced with the Chiefs. He arrived at training camp too late on Friday after the trade. He said he wasn’t permitted to practice Saturday because Alexander had yet to pass his physical with the Seahawks.